-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Melissa McCarthy is one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood right now , so it 's no wonder that Elle magazine named her one of their top 2013 `` Women in Hollywood , '' and even put the plus-size comedian on the cover .

However , some critics are crying foul at the cover shot , decrying it as fat-shaming .

In an article for Slate.com , writer June Thomas laments , `` McCarthy 's hair covers a quarter of her gorgeous face , and with her hands stuffed deep into her coat pockets , the only visible flesh is a tiny triangle between the coat 's lapels and the briefest glimpse of calf . ''

Why Elle magazine got McCarthy right

McCarthy is seen wearing a large green coat that covers nearly her entire body , with unruly hair that also covers a portion of her face .

In contrast , other actresses who had their own covers , such as Reese Witherspoon , showed off their bodies in figure-hugging outfits .

People on Twitter expressed their outrage and disappointment : '' #Elle Put Melissa McCarthy In A Big Coat To Hide Her Body - The coat is gorge , but the difference in shots is sad , '' tweeted Curvy Exchange , a community that buys and sells plus-sized fashion .

Elle responded to the controversy by releasing a statement about the November issue : `` On all of our shoots , our stylists work with the stars to choose pieces they feel good in , and this is no different , '' a spokesperson for the magazine said . `` Melissa loved this look , and is gorgeous on our cover . We are thrilled to honor her as one of our Women in Hollywood this year . ''

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Actress graces the cover of Elle magazine 's 2013 ` Women in Hollywood ' issue

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Critics say McCarthy hid her body , while other actresses showed off figures